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Common Ground Scorecard for Scott Peters

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U.S. House

Scott Peters (CA-50 - D)

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As the Biden administration and congressional Democrats push for greater federal spending for economic stimulus and infrastructure projects, Scott Peters, with his emphasis on bipartisanship and cutting the federal deficit, might be considered a skunk at the garden party. Peters has emphasized the need to find common ground with Republicans on such issues as health care and climate change. Peters worked for the Environmental Protection Agency before attending law school at New York University. Upon graduating, he practiced environmental law and served as deputy counsel for San Diego County. He was elected to the San Diego City Council and served two four-year terms before being named to the board of commissioners of the Unified Port of San Diego.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Scott Peters)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Budget
  • Joint Economic Committee
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Common Ground Score is

84
*Common Ground Maverick*
Champion

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
14
Personal ActionsMAX 30
20
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
20
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10

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Common Ground Score History for Scott Peters

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Official Performance Commentary

Top 25% for Official Performance. Official Performance score decreased 6 points based on 2021 performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Joined Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga for a conversation on Fox News Special Report with Bret Baier's Common Ground segment as well as on Bret Baier's Common Ground podcast. Also joined Republican Congressman Bill Johnson for a conversation on Bret Baier's (Fox News) Common Ground podcast. Had a public conversation with Republican Congressman John Curtis as part of Common Grounds, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Member of the Problem Solvers Caucus.

Communications Commentary

"No great accomplishment in American history -- the winning of a war, emerging from an economic downturn, landing a man on the moon -- was achieved purely along partisan lines. As we look to tackle climate, infrastructure, immigration, our national debt, and the crises of COVID-19, Republicans and Democrats must find common ground. Our nation's most pressing issues require long-term, sweeping solutions that everyone can support. Now is the time for unity, and I look forward to working across the aisle to create a more prosperous future for all Americans."

Commitments Commentary

Affirmed Common Grounder Commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground by co-authoring an op-ed with Republican Congressman Erik Paulsen saying, "We are writing as a bipartisan team because there is a critical healthcare issue on which we -- and a growing number of our colleagues -- have found common ground."

What are the score ranges?

  • Champion
  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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For candidates without congressional or gubernatorial service, Official Performance points are a predictive estimate using statistical modeling.

Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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